What is hair breakage? Hair breakage occurs when strands snap due to weakness or damage, leading to split ends and a lack of length retention. Understanding the causes helps you prevent hair breakage and maintain healthy hair. Regular trims and proper hair care routines are key to preventing breakage.

Common Causes of Hair Breakage

Hair breakage can be caused by various factors, including heat styling, chemical treatments, and improper brushing. Identifying the causes helps in avoiding damaging practices and adopting healthier hair habits.

PRO TIP: Reduce the use of heat styling tools and chemical treatments to minimize damage.

Tips to Prevent Hair Breakage

Use a Wide-Tooth Comb

A wide-tooth comb is gentle on your hair, reducing the risk of breakage during detangling. By doing this, it will prevent hair from being pulled and snapped, especially when wet. Always start detangling from the ends and work your way up to avoid knots and tangles.

Avoid Heat Styling

Heat styling tools can weaken hair, causing it to become brittle and prone to breakage. By reducing heat exposure it will help keep hair strong and healthy. PRO TIP: opt for heat-free styling methods like braiding or using foam rollers for curls.

Deep Condition Regularly

Deep conditioning treatments provide intense moisture and nourishment, strengthening your hair from within. As a result deep conditioning keeps hair hydrated and less prone to breakage. PRO TIP: use a deep conditioner once a week, and leave it on for at least 20 minutes for best results.

Be Gentle When Drying Your Hair

Towel-drying can cause friction and breakage. Instead, gently squeeze out excess water and use a microfiber towel. As a result this will reduce friction and damage, preserving the integrity of your hair. Ultimately, let your hair air dry whenever possible to minimize damage.

Get Regular Trims

Regular trims prevent split ends from traveling up the hair shaft, maintaining healthy and strong hair. As a result, this will keep your hair looking fresh and reduces breakage. Ultimately we advise scheduling trims every 8-12 weeks to keep your ends healthy. However, this timeline may vary based on your hairstyle being short, medium or long.

Preventing hair breakage is all about adopting healthy hair care habits. By using gentle tools, avoiding excessive heat, and conditioning regularly, you can maintain strong, beautiful hair. Need personalized advice? Book a session with our mobile hairstylist today and let us help you achieve your hair goals!